Greenwich-based GXO Logistics Inc. (NYSE: GXO) is conducting a proof-of-concept pilot test for Agility Robotics’ human-centric robot “Digit.”
The robot is being tested on logistics tasks at Spanx’s facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, where GXO manages warehouse operations for the brand’s direct-to-consumer and in-store orders. Digit — which is 5’9″ tall, weighs 140 pounds and can lift up to 35 pounds — is designed to work in human spaces and can be easily adapted to various warehouse tasks through software updates.
Agility Robotics and GXO are programming Digit to undertake repetitive tasks such as moving totes from autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and placing them onto conveyors, with the goal of being able to reduce repetition strain for the facility’s workforce and freeing them to focus on more value-added work.
GXO added that if the pilot test is successful, Digit can be programmed for a wider variety of roles in 2024.
“We’re excited to take this pioneering step with Agility in the evolution of technology in warehouse operations,” said Adrian Stoch, chief automation officer at GXO. “As the industry leader in innovation, GXO works with global tech companies to develop and deploy technologies that will help our customers enhance safety, efficiency, productivity and employee engagement in their supply chain operations.”
